Timcast IRL · March 10, 2021 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #240 - Chauvin Juror Fears Leftist Rioters Will Attack His House w/Cassandra Fairbanks
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode #240, recorded on March 10, 2021, opened with Tim Pool discussing the Derek Chauvin trial jury selection, noting that one juror stated Black Lives Matter was too extreme and hadn't seen the George Floyd video. Tim and co-hosts discussed a report from Jack Posobiec that a juror feared their home would be attacked by leftist rioters if their name was released. The hosts expressed concern about the climate in Minneapolis with locals reportedly freaking out about potential unrest. The episode also marked Tim's birthday celebration, with co-host Ian Crossland mentioning his upcoming birthday in April. Cassandra Fairbanks joined as a guest, introducing herself as a writer for Gateway Pundit and describing herself as a Twitter troublemaker who expected to be banned soon. The discussion shifted to cancel culture, with Tim noting a corrupt Axios journalist who was dating someone in the Biden administration and was later rewarded with an editor-in-chief position at Teen Vogue. The conversation covered student loan debt, with Tim explaining his position on forgiving interest while keeping principal amounts. Tim shared his philosophy that success comes from perseverance, referencing studies showing that persistence was the key trait among successful people regardless of background, class, race, or intelligence.
TL;DR
- →Juror in Derek Chauvin trial feared their home would be attacked by leftist rioters if their name was released, raising concerns about witness intimidation
- →Tim Pool discussed jury selection, noting one juror said Black Lives Matter was too extreme and hadn't seen the George Floyd video
- →Cassandra Fairbanks joined as a guest, describing herself as a writer for Gateway Pundit and Twitter troublemaker
- →Tim shared his thoughts on student loan reform, advocating for interest forgiveness while keeping principal amounts
- →Discussion of cancel culture included criticism of Teen Vogue's new editor-in-chief being targeted for 10-year-old tweets
- →Tim expressed his belief that perseverance is the primary indicator of success, citing research studies
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Trial DiscussionTim opens discussing Derek Chauvin jury selection and juror concerns about being targeted by leftist rioters
- 30:00Birthday CelebrationTim celebrates his birthday, introduces Cassandra Fairbanks and discusses Twitter drama
- 60:00Cancel Culture AnalysisDiscussion of Teen Vogue editor controversy and 10-year-old tweet accountability
- 90:00Perseverance and SuccessTim shares his philosophy on success being tied to perseverance rather than intelligence or background
- 120:00Student Loan DiscussionTim explains his position on student loan interest forgiveness versus principal amounts
Notable Quotes
“It's actually kind of looking good for Chauvin, at least for the time being. This is the George Floyd case.”
— Tim Pool · opening discussion of the trial
“one of the jurors said they feared that if their name was released, their home would be attacked by leftist rioters. And they're right.”
— Tim Pool · juror safety concerns
“I write for Gateway Pundit. I have known Tim forever. I've been on here a few times now. I don't really know how to describe myself. You cause trouble on Twitter? Yes.”
— Cassandra Fairbanks · guest introduction
“I really do think that, you know, it's a combination of hard work, perseverance and opportunity.”
— Tim Pool · philosophy on success
“34 was really good for you, man. It was really fun to watch.”
— Ian Crossland · birthday reflection